Pima County Sheriff Clarence Dupnik rejected the argument that his office might bear more responsibility for the assassination attempt on Representative Gabrielle Giffords (D-Az) than Sarah Palin or Rush Limbaugh.

There are those who say that considering the numerous death threats Jared Loughner has made against various persons over the last year my office should have taken action against him before his Tucson shooting spree, Dupnik said. But these threats were against unimportant people and therefore of admittedly narrow scope. The broader threat was, and continues to be, that of right-wing extremism. Palin and Limbaugh are the foremost proponents of this extremism. As such, they are a bigger danger than one lone gunman.

Even though people are saying that there is no evidence that Loughner took inspiration from talk radio, that he never listened to Limbaughs show, that he doesnt even know who Sarah Palin is doesnt change the fact that the poisonous atmosphere spewing from the right is undermining support for the current Administration, Dupnik continued. Why, just last November the negative impact of these enemies of the President resulted in Republicans seizing control of the House of Representatives. This will do more to thwart his agenda than a 100 Jared Loughners ever could.

As irrefutable proof that he is on the right track, Dupnik pointed out that President Obama has congratulated me for my quick response and proper focus in handling this matter. Any criticisms, especially from these right-wing extremists and their allies arent worthy of my attention.

Threats against unimportant people says it all. As a retired police officer I say all people are important and during my service I responded to every complaint that was made to me,regardless of where it came from.

it’s hard for me to believe that the sheriff of a county can be that stupid...he stood for election and was, indeed, elected... he must have some political opinions, but to blame Palin and Limbaugh for a local event is .......hard to explain.....I wouldn’t have nerve enough to bring it up. His office os indeed to blame....they had this idiot under surveillance for a long period of time and did nothing to harness his actions

"Threats against unimportant people says it all. As a retired police officer I say all people are important and during my service I responded to every complaint that was made to me,regardless of where it came from."

That's the problem with a lot of law enforcement: too many knee-jerk reactions without looking at all the facts.

I am afraid there is some truth to what you say. I spent 32 years in Law Enforcement and I got tired,burned out and everything that went with it but I never got where I did not care or respond thank God because it can happen.

Pima County Sheriff C. W. Dupnik is a gift that just keeps on giving. He'd better stop shooting his mouth off and zip it. If he hasn't retained legal counsel, he'd better do it fast. His taste for the media limelight and 15 minutes of fame have dug him a political grave.

Note to Sheriff Dupnik: If your public actions are digging your political grave, the first thing you must do is STOP digging.

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posted on 01/15/2011 8:08:43 PM PST
by MasterGunner01
(To err is human; to forgive is not our policy. -- SEAL Team SIX)

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